Sometimes I have so many ideas for this blog, I write a bunch of blogs at one time and it takes a while to post them. This one was probably originally written in spring. But, this applies year round.
Gopher State One Call says that digging season is here. Whether planting gardens, adding a building or putting in posts, anytime you are going to dig, call the One Call hotline first for utility locates. In Minnesota it is Gopher State One Call, in Wisconsin it is Diggers Hotline.
Contact Gopher State One Call (GSOC) at least 48 hours prior to digging. Orders are taken by phone (800) 252-1166 or (651) 454-0002) or online . You can even submit a request using your smart phone!
It is easy, and dangerous, to hit utility lines. GSOC will mark the approximate location of utilities, providing an idea of places to not dig or dig carefully and by hand. GOSC services are FREE and submitting requests is very easy. Taking the two minutes to call for locates may save a life.